Tunnel vision mask

Abstract

A treatment method for a user with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, that includes the use of a mask to create a tunnel vision restriction for the user. Different sets of visual tasks are assigned to the user as he or she progress to reduce the number of distraction episodes. Depending on the progress the user experiences, the mask is removed, and the user is assigned initially the same tasks he or she undertook with the mask on. The steps are repeated to reduce the number of distracting episodes experienced by the user and increasing the complexity and completion time of the tasks.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A treatment method for a user with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,
 comprising the steps of: 
 A) familiarizing the user with a mask having a frame with an elliptical cross-section to create a tunnel vision restriction for the user and further including straps for removably mounting the mask on the user's face; 
 B) mounting the mask on the user's face, without using the straps, and allowing sufficient time for the user to get used to having the mask against his or her face; 
 C) mounting the mask to the user's face with the straps; 
 D) starting the user, with the mask on, on a first set of visual activities that require the user's concentration; 
 E) finishing the assigned first set of visual activities with the mask on; 
 F) starting the user, without the mask, on said first set of visual activities, and finishing each activity of said first set of visual activities; 
 G) assigning a second set of visual activities more complex than said first set of activities; and 
 H) repeating steps D through G wherein the second set of visual activities is to be completed with the user wearing the mask, then completed again with the user not wearing the mask, and then, for additional sets of visual activities that are iteratively/incrementally more complex than the second set of visual activities, the user will complete each additional set of visual activities first while wearing the mask and then again while not wearing the mask. 
 
     
     
       2. The treatment method set forth in  claim 1 , further comprising the step of recording a date for an assignment and execution of each of the sets of visual activities. 
     
     
       3. The treatment method set forth in  claim 2  further comprising the step of recording a completion time for each of the sets of visual activities performed and completed within predetermined completion times by the user. 
     
     
       4. The treatment method set forth in  claim 3  wherein each subsequent set of visual activities is designed with calibrated increments of complexity and completion times.